Is this really the TikTok general election?

Snarky jibes and silly memes have been a hit on TikTok but the real social battle is elsewhere.

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Sunday Times newspaper endorses Labour Party

The paper says the Tories had 'forfeited the right to govern' and Britain needs a 'radical reset'.

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Could Labour 'stop the boats'?

Labour wouldn’t send asylum seekers to Rwanda, but can their alternative plan hope to stop the boats?

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How much weight do NI party manifestos really carry?

BBC NI's political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how effective manifestos are in Northern Ireland.

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Farage challenged over canvasser's racist slurs

The Reform UK leader defended his party after footage appeared to show an activist making racial slurs.

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Rail fares, small boats and Brexit - Green and Reform claims tested

Train fares, small boats and Brexit - BBC Verify checks Adrian Ramsay's and Nigel Farage's answers.

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Key takeaways from Green and Reform leaders' Question Time

Adrian Ramsay and Nigel Farage are pressed by the audience on their candidates, tax and the US election.

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Sunak declines to say if aide knew election date

The Metropolitan Police say seven officers are now under investigation over bets on the election date.

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What is the first past the post voting system used in UK elections?

How does the first-past-the-post system work, and what are its pros and cons?

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Tory election volunteer attacked on doorstep

Garry Burchett suffered bruising and a suspected broken nose, candidate Daniel Kawczynski said.

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Second Welsh Tory in election betting probe

A Conservative in the Welsh Parliament is the latest to face inquiries by the Gambling Commission.

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Tory chairman's leaflets sent to wrong constituency

Richard Holden tells the BBC a "few hundred" leaflets were misdirected.

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What is the first past the post voting system used in UK elections?

How does the first-past-the-post system work, and what are its pros and cons?

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Fifth Tory politician in election betting probe

A Conservative in the Welsh Parliament is the latest to face inquiries by the Gambling Commission.

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Tory chairman's leaflets sent to wrong constituency

Richard Holden tells the BBC a "few hundred" leaflets were misdirected.

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More people investigated over election bet claims

The regulator is looking at other people with links to the Conservative Party, Chris Mason writes.

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Ros Atkins: Is Brexit still important to voters?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether Brexit is still a key issue for general election voters.

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Met denies being source of election bet leaks

It follows a claim the force told journalists about those being looking into by the betting regulator.

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Farage defends Ukraine comments after Starmer and Sunak criticism

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals.

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Ros Atkins: Is Brexit still important to voters?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether Brexit is still a key issue for general election voters.

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Attack on candidate's service record sad - Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer criticises Conservative candidate Johnny Mercer who accused his rival of lying.

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Aide to home secretary says Rwanda scheme is 'crap'

The Tory candidate - who used to work for the home secretary - was heard making the remark at an event.

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Tories pledge focus on pubs and clubs in 'first 100 days'

The Conservative Party says it would review licencing laws in a bid to boost the night-time economy.

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Tories pledge focus on pubs and clubs in 'first 100 days'

The Conservative Party says it would review licencing laws in a bid to boost the night-time economy.

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Labour would pass law to end rental 'bidding wars'

Keir Starmer says he wants to stop landlords encouraging higher rent offers to secure properties.

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Families want party pledges on 'terror attack' laws

Survivors and relatives of those killed urge commitments on venue security and caring for victims.

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Can we trust polls predicting a Tory ‘wipeout'?

Are the Conservatives really on course for an election 'wipeout'? Or should we be sceptical about the polls?

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Can we trust polls predicting a Tory ‘wipeout'?

Are the Conservatives really on course for an election 'wipeout'? Or should we be sceptical about the polls?

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Scottish Labour launches 'manifesto for change'

Leader Anas Sarwar says the party will prioritise economic stability and growing the economy.

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Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant

Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services.

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Inflation falls to lowest level in almost three years

Inflation has hit the Bank of England's target for the first time in almost three years.

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Scottish Labour launches 'manifesto for change'

Leader Anas Sarwar says the party will prioritise economic stability and growing the economy.

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Sunak commits to maintaining badger cull

The cull is not in the Tory manifesto, but the PM says it "has to be part of the solution" for bovine TB.

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Voters are being taken for fools on the economy

Do promises to leave various tax rates alone have any credibility, asks the BBC's economics editor.

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Cameron side-steps questions on Sunak's D-Day exit

The PM has apologised for missing an event with US President Joe Biden for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

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Reform UK election pledges: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Reform UK manifesto.

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Labour claim that Tories would cost homeowners £4,800 fact-checked

BBC Verify examines Labour claims about the cost of planned Tory borrowing

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What does Nigel Farage really want?

Why is a man who has failed to get elected to Parliament seven times causing panic in Tory ranks?

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Reform UK candidate resigns over 'unacceptable' blog posts

Grant StClair-Armstrong says he will still contest the election and serve as an independent if elected.

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Labour raises £350k more than Tories in first campaign week

The figures are a huge turnaround on the 2019 election, when the Tories attracted 87% of all donations.

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Polling expert Sir John Curtice on Reform and Lib Dem gains

Reform UK is gaining ground in the polls since the former UKIP leader's decision to stand as a candidate.

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Sunak aide admits placing bet on general election

Craig Williams reportedly placed a bet on the date of the election three days before it was called.

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Ross cleared of travel expenses wrongdoing by watchdog

Standards watchdog IPSA said it was "satisfied" no rules had been broken by the Scottish Tories leader.

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Bot or not: Are fake accounts swaying voters towards Reform UK?

The BBC traces people behind social media profiles posting hundreds of repetitive messages backing Reform UK.

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Starmer banks on economic growth to 'rebuild Britain'

Sir Keir Starmer says wealth creation is the top priority of his party's blueprint for government, as he unveils the Labour manifesto.

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Starmer: Reassurance with just a hint of paranoia

Labour have being going out of its way to make a virtue out of the lack of surprises in its manifesto.

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Lords would have to retire at 80 under Labour plans

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to "modernise" the Lords with new rules and by phasing out hereditary peers.

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Plaid Cymru manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Plaid Cymru manifesto.

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Greens vow tax hike on wealthier to fund NHS and housing

The Green Party says it will set out plans for a “game-changing” transformation in the UK.

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Sunak and Starmer face rough ride from TV audience

Voters in Grimsby challenge party leaders on tax, immigration, private schools, D-Day and NHS waiting lists.

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Green Party manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Green Party manifesto.

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‘I’m voting in the general election after 40 years abroad’

Brits living abroad for more than 15 years now have the right to vote in the UK general election.

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SDP backs industry in first manifesto for 37 years

The Social Democratic Party is standing 122 candidates at the election, the most since 1987.

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Conservative manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Conservative manifesto.

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Scottish party leaders clash on cost of living crisis and NHS

The five Scottish party leaders go head-to-head in a BBC Scotland Debate Night special programme.

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Tories vow to let high earners keep more in child benefits

The party says it would increase the salary threshold at which a household starts to lose its child benefits.

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Tories to pledge further 2p National Insurance cut in manifesto

Rishi Sunak claims another Tory government would help working people "keep more of the money you earn".

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Labour pledges 100,000 urgent child dental appointments

Labour says it plans to clear dental treatment backlogs and introduced supervised tooth cleaning.

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Record number of candidates standing at general election

Experts say 4,515 candidates at the 2024 elections suggest "more marginal" seats are possible.

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Conservatives pledge to recruit 8,000 new police officers

New police powers to seize knives and recover stolen goods are also being proposed.

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Tories insist Ross played no part in dropping candidate

David Duguid, who had held the Banff and Buchan seat since 2017, has effectively been deselected and will be replaced by Douglas Ross.

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Parties pitch policies ahead of manifesto launches

Labour promise more prison places as the Conservatives pledge mental health support to help people into work.

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Tories promise £730m to end 'sick note culture'

The Conservatives say they will fund counselling services for an extra 500,000 people to help them into work.

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Heated clash on tax and defence in BBC election debate

Penny Mordaunt and Angela Rayner repeatedly clashed in a fiery seven party BBC election debate.

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Penny Mordaunt says Rishi Sunak leaving D-Day event was 'wrong'

Ms Mordaunt said it was right that Rishi Sunak apologised not only to veterans but to the public.

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Seven takeaways from multi-party BBC election debate

D-Day, NHS, tax, immigration - what we learned from the seven parties in the BBC's first election debate.

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Labour mortgage guarantee pledge courts first-time buyers

Sir Keir Starmer says he hopes his pledge will "turn the dream of owning a home into a reality".

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Tories vow to let high earners keep more in child benefits

The party says it would increase the salary threshold at which a household starts to lose its child benefits.

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Women candidates overlooked, Tory group leader says

Sarah Whalley-Hoggins says the "best female candidates have been kept away" from shortlists.

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Parties scramble for candidates as deadline looms

Political parties are rushing to fill seats before candidate nominations close on Friday.

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Tories given £5m more by Hester before Abbott row

The donation was made before Frank Hester became embroiled in a row over comments about the Labour politician.

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Ros Atkins on... Your questions about polling

As part of the BBC's Your Voice, Your Vote project, our analysis editor Ros Atkins answers some of your questions about polling.

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Former minister not selected to stand in election

David Duguid says he has not been chosen to stand for re-election by the Scottish Conservatives following a period of ill-health.

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Leaders mark D-Day anniversary with veterans pledges

Promises include cutting veterans railcards costs and setting up an armed forces commissioner.

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What can lorry drivers teach would-be MPs?

Lorry drivers say a shortage of truck stops, poor road conditions and GP access need to be addressed.

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Leaders clash over tax in first election debate

The Conservative and Labour leaders got scrappy at times, forcing the host of the ITV event to intervene and urge the pair to "lower your voices".

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Six takeaways from the first election TV debate

Here's what you need to know from the first televised leaders' debate of the election campaign.

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Japan's UK state visit to go ahead despite election

A state visit to the UK by the Emperor and Empress of Japan is to go ahead during the election campaign.

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Lib Dems pledge free personal care for adults

The party wants to tackle the shortage of workers by introducing a carer's minimum wage, at £2 above the standard.

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Nigel Farage’s return means turbulence for the Tories

Nigel Farage is running for Parliament - but he also might reshape the Conservative Party as he does so.

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Abbott says she intends to run and win for Labour

The veteran politician says she intends to run for Labour at the election after a bitter selection row.

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Tories pledge to tackle 'confusion' over legal definition of sex

Rishi Sunak says the changes would make the law around single-sex spaces clearer.

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BBC announces dates for election TV debates

A seven-party debate is to be held on Friday, before a Question Time special and head-to-head event.

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Starmer promises cut to net migration under Labour

No timeframe or target figure has been set, as the Tories say "no one believes" the Labour leader is "serious about tackling immigration".

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What do candidate selections tell us about Starmer's Labour?

Keir Starmer has been accused of freezing out left-wingers and promoting his supporters to stand for Labour.

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Labour plans apprenticeship funding shake-up

Labour say they'll give businesses more flexibility on how they spend apprenticeships levy funding.

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Tories pledge new GP surgeries in community care boost

The party says allowing pharmacies to treat more conditions will also free up GP appointments.

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Labour vows to create wealth as Tories promise cash for towns

Labour will begin a 5,000-mile battle bus tour today as Sunak has pledged to give 30 towns across the UK £20m each.

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